124. Authenticating Seeds To 5X Crop Yields

from The Next Byte · host Daniel Scott Mitchell, Farbod Moghaddam

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In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers tackle the problem of counterfeit seeds by using unclonable labels made of silk nanoparticles. These labels help ensure that farmers are using genuine seeds, preventing losses and maintaining the integrity of crops.

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